The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Officers must be made to care for their men. That is the sole duty of all officers. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
When a decision has to be made, make it. There is no totally right time for anything. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead! — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
You just wait and see. The lily-livered b*stards in Washington will demobilize. They'll say they've made the world safe for democracy again.… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Plans must be simple and flexible....They must be made by the people who execute them. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never, lose a war. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
We must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
There is a time to take counsel of your fears, and there is a time to never listen to any fear. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Discipline must be a habit so ingrained that it is stronger than the excitement of battle. — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
Sure, we want to go home. We want this war over with. The quickest way to get it over with is to go get… — George S. Patton Copy Share Image
